The main cables are under immense tension (pulling forces), bearing the weight of the deck and traffic.
Vertical cables that transfer the weight of the deck up to the main cables.
High flexibility allows them to withstand earthquake movements better than rigid structures. Every Kind of Bridge Explained in 15 Minutes
Minimal need for piers below, allowing shipping traffic to continue during construction and operation.
Primary load-bearing elements made of high-strength steel wires bundled together; these follow a parabolic curve.
Generally requires less material per unit length, making them cost-effective for long distances.
A suspension bridge is a structural masterpiece designed to span long distances, typically used for spanning wide waterways or deep, inaccessible valleys where intermediate piers are impractical.
Vertical structures that support the main cables and transfer loads down to the foundations. Bridge Deck: The roadway or walkway surface.
Suspension Bridge [2K — UHD]
The main cables are under immense tension (pulling forces), bearing the weight of the deck and traffic.
Vertical cables that transfer the weight of the deck up to the main cables.
High flexibility allows them to withstand earthquake movements better than rigid structures. Every Kind of Bridge Explained in 15 Minutes
Minimal need for piers below, allowing shipping traffic to continue during construction and operation.
Primary load-bearing elements made of high-strength steel wires bundled together; these follow a parabolic curve.
Generally requires less material per unit length, making them cost-effective for long distances.
A suspension bridge is a structural masterpiece designed to span long distances, typically used for spanning wide waterways or deep, inaccessible valleys where intermediate piers are impractical.
Vertical structures that support the main cables and transfer loads down to the foundations. Bridge Deck: The roadway or walkway surface.